Hi there, is their anyone on here that doesn't drive? I'm beyond frustrated with not being able to get around. How do you all get around if you can't drive? I have no freedom and stuck at home. Right now I'm getting around by my mom helping me. I'm not suppose to drive but I do ride a scooter. Just trying not to get stopped. I lost my license and car a year ago due to a seizure. I think I missed a dose of meds. So now it's tough getting around. I had only had my license and car for 2 months. I love driving so now I'm completely devastated.

I don’t drive and get around just fine on my legs, public transport or if I’m on a night out I get an Uber

I’m fit free for almost 10 years but too nervous to get behind the wheel as would hate to put other people (and myself) in harms way. Much safer just using what’s available rather than taking the risk. When I lived in bali I did drive a Vespa there and that was great.

i have never driven, as it was my decision~i believe cars just create so many bad things,accidents loss of wild space, addiction to driving ,nicking childrens right to play in street, to name but a few, i do not see it as a loss, are the buses really poor in your area, how about a taxi-card?

Where do I begin? I can’t tell when a seizure is coming and they normally happen when I’m asleep. I did however have 2 day seizures which just happened. One was at work in front of a lobby full of people. EMT went and all. I was a little embarrassed but it’s out of my control. Before that I had another one while driving. Luckily no one got hurt. God is good because the street just happened to be empty and it was right after a traffic light so I wasn’t going too fast. I am very glad I lost my DL but at the same time I lost my job since that was one of the qualification. Since I had been working there for over 15 years I was able to collect unemployment and retire. I’m now on disability so the money helps. I also lost my house, car, etc. I have a wonderful boyfriend who takes care of me. He’s the one who mostly drives me places. If not I take Lyft or Uber. I also walk when weather permits. There are lots of places within driving distance. I was going to the pool by myself which my doc said no more. I never even thought about it LOL. I’m also very stubborn. I was also diagnosed with MS so in the hot months I basically mostly stay indoors as the heat causes a lot of health issues which are no fun 😞. All I can say after summarizing everything in this book long reply is we all find or have to find ways to deal with the major changes. Yoga has helped me a lot. I’ve been exploring that for about 3 years now. I suggest everyone try it. It takes some time to get used to. Since I don’t have a DL I do it at home thanks to YouTube. Hope this helps at least lift your spirits.

What you said is what scares me the most but nobody understands that in my family. I had the seizure driving in Vegas and like you I luckily didn't hurt anyone. I crossed 5 lanes of traffic, hit a cable truck, hit telephone pole and power box. I was super lucky nobody was hurt. I'm going to be looking for a job in a few months after I get thru my CNA classes. Like you mentioned I'm terrified of losing a job and lose disability after 9 month trial work period. Now in Utah everything is to spread out. Bus barely runs at all. I have moms help right now. After that everything's up to me. I have no husband or boyfriend that helps me. Plus I have no money cause my disability doesn't even cover rent. Lots of scary things on my mind. I so very much appreciate you telling me your story!! I'm so sorry all that happened to you. I'm happy to hear your boyfriend takes good care of you. Wish I had that security. So sorry to hear your suffering from MS too. I also used to go swimming in the pool at my Vegas apts. I was doing 70 laps at like 1 or 2 am. Never thought of having a seizure in the pool. Got lucky I guess. So I totally understand what your saying. I stay indoors too during the summer. Thanks again for sharing!!! I just saw your message. I'm so sorry I didn't get back to you sooner!!!😀😄

dear god its tough now, after 5 years in wrong place suffering daily, friend gets health probs,and would now feel guilty about leaving, at its bleakest nowe work out the implications for yourself.are you still scootering? i've gone in for back-ache lately, got one private treatment which helped i can walk ok without aid,

Oh I'm glad you can walk ok thankfully. I'm still stuck on the scooter. Yippee I guess. Just moved to Utah and I need a car to get meds at Wal-Mart which is far away now. Everything is so spread out unlike Vegas. I can now go get Utah license. It was my fault that the accident happened in Vegas. I think I had no sleep which I think caused the seizure.

I'm not sure if I can get meds delivered or mailed. I have no money at all even if they did mail prescriptions. I'm on disability and it doesn't even cover my rent!!

Holy cow!! Dragged out unconscious? How scary that must of been. At least you have friends you can go swimming with. That's great.

My triggers only seem to be no sleep, missed meds or if I forget to take them. Then I get really nervous!! I have to take my tegretol exactly 12 hours apart. What medication do you take?? Hope it helps. I have grand mal seizures. What type do you have? Sounds like grand mal too with being unconscious.

Wow thankfully your ok after swimming then unconscious!!! Nice friend! Thank God she was there. Or he ??

Yea I only have to take tegretol in the am and pm. Iv e never heard of those medications except for keppra. Glad the medications help!!!!

Where do you live? In just wondering cause you had mentioned moving to a village. Like you said I don't have that opportunity to take a bus or walk cause in Utah things are way spread out. Ill be getting a Utah drivers license soon. I have to drive here. No choice so I have to.

Right now I depend fully on my moms help. It really sucks but after I complete my CNA classes ill be getting a full time job. So I'm hoping to God I won't need her help anymore. Your lucky you didn't have to depend on your family.

Oh ok cool. I love everyone I talk to from England!!😄😄 Utah is a small state.

Still never heard of that medication. So weird!

Ill have to check out VNS. Iv e heard of it but need to read about what it is exactly. I'm happy to hear the severity has lessened. Thankfully you recover faster too😀 I'm sorry your still having so many seizures. Its a tough thing to live with I think! Stay strong 😊